Lincoln MKS vs. Ford Taurus
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Lincoln MKS and Ford Taurus contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Lincoln MKS and the Ford Taurus.
In comparing the Lincoln MKS's and the Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the Lincoln MKS has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. The Ford Taurus has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Lincoln MKS's and the Ford Taurus's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2016 Lincoln MKS ranges from $8,295 to $21,458 while a used 2016 Ford Taurus is priced between $7,988 to $20,990.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Lincoln MKS’s base engine makes 305 horsepower, and the Ford Taurus base engine makes 288 horsepower. The MKS is rated to deliver an average of 20 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 494 miles. The Taurus is rated to deliver an average of 21 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 513 miles. This gives the Ford Taurus the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Lincoln MKS. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Lincoln MKS has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Ford Taurus has the advantage in the area of cargo space. The Lincoln MKS and Ford Taurus are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Taurus has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$39,010
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$27,110
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large Cars)
$31,938
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large Cars)
$25,830 - $49,000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$15,301
Price Range:
$8,295 - $21,458
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
6
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
106,302
# Good or Great Deals:
0
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$14,309
Price Range:
$7,988 - $20,990
Category Avg Price:
(Large Cars)
$15,773
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large Cars)
$11,456 - $19,945
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
148
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
107,874
# Good or Great Deals:
53
Lincoln MKS Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Taurus Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.4 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Lincoln MKS
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
38.2%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Taurus
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
1.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large Cars)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large Cars)
1.1 - 7
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
6.9%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large Cars)
3.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large Cars)
0.9 - 6.7
Lincoln MKS Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Taurus Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
2 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
4 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
5 out of / 8Ranking
6 out of / 8Ranking
7 out of / 8Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Flex Fuel, Gasoline
Lincoln MKS Trim Levels
Base, EcoBoost
Ford Taurus Trim Levels
Limited, Police Interceptor, SE, SEL, SHO
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
305 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
280 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
288 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
254 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.073 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.7 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
17 / 26 / 20
Range (city/hwy):
323 / 494 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
18 / 27 / 21
Range (city/hwy):
342 / 513 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Automatic Parking:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
58.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
57.4 inches
Cargo Space:
19.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
20.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.2 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
4204 lbs
Width:
85.5 inches
Height:
61.6 inches
Length:
205.6 inches
Wheelbase:
112.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3969 lbs
Width:
85.7 inches
Height:
60.7 inches
Length:
202.9 inches
Wheelbase:
112.9 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P255/45R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/55R18
Exterior Colors
Beige
Platinum Dune Metallic Tri-Coat
Black
Black Velvet
Brown
Bronze Fire Metallic Tri-Coat / Java
Gray
Guard / Luxe / Magnetic
Red
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Blue
Not available
Exterior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Shadow Black
Brown
Caribou
Gray
Guard / Magnetic
Red
Not available
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Blue
Blue Jeans
Interior Colors
Beige
Light Dune
Black
Charcoal Black
Brown
Hazelnut
Interior Colors
Beige
Dune
Black
Not available
Brown
Not available
